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EC/CAS
6484-52-2
Name of the chemical
Ammonium Nitrate (AN)
Concentration
>95
General Information
Version
ACR20586
Revision date
2026-07-17
Product name
Ammonium nitrate
Product Synonyms
Nitric acid, ammonium salt; Norway saltpeter
CAS No.
6484-52-2
supplier name
Fisher Scientific UK
Emergency telephone
001-800-227-6701, +32 14 57 52 11, 001-201-796-7100, +32 14 57 52 99, 001-800-424-9300, 001-703-527-3887
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Company Information
company name
Fisher Scientific UK
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
begel.sdsdesk@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H272, H303, H319
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H272
May intensify fire; oxidiser
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical State
Appearance/Odor
Solid White Odorless Emergency Overview May intensify fire; oxidizer. May be harmful if swallowed. Causes serious eye irritation. Hygroscopic. Classification of the substance or mixture Oxidizing solids Category 3 Acute Oral Toxicity Category 5 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Label Elements
Signal word
Warning Hazard Statements H272 - May intensify fire; oxidizer H303 - May be harmful if swallowed H319 - Causes serious eye irritation
Prevention
P220 - Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials P221 - Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Response
P301 + P312 - IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell P370 + P380 + P375 - In case of fire: Evacuate area. Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P337 + P313 - If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention P372 - Explosion risk in case of fire P380 - Evacuate area
Storage
P403 + P235 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
Other physicochemical hazards
Oxidizing. Contact with combustible material may cause fire. Hygroscopic.
Health hazards
May be harmful if swallowed. Causes serious eye irritation.
Environmental hazards
Contains no substances known to be hazardous to the environment or not degradable in waste water treatment plants. . Will likely be mobile in the environment due to its water solubility. The product is water soluble, and may spread in water systems. This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Oxidizing solids Category 3 Acute Oral Toxicity Category 5 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation
